Key facts
- A £7 million fund will be announced for a feasibility study on a Northern Olympics bid.
- The study will explore the possibility of hosting the Games in northern England in the 2040s.
UK Chancellor John Healey will announce a £7 million fund in his first Budget on Wednesday to explore the feasibility of bringing the Olympic Games to northern England in the 2040s. The study will examine costs, venues, transport, and the potential for a successful bid.
The funding could lead to a significant national event, potentially boosting communities and the economy across northern England if a bid is successful.
Chancellor John Healey is set to announce £7 million in funding for a feasibility study into bringing the Olympic Games to northern England in the 2040s. The announcement will be part of Healey's first Budget. The study will investigate the potential costs, required infrastructure, and the likelihood of a successful bid, building on an initial assessment by UK Sport. Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed enthusiasm for the idea, highlighting the potential for national unity and opportunity. The UK last hosted the Olympics in London in 2012.
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